What is the top GPU available for my build.

[skelraw]

Hello all,

Conflicting information leads me to ask the fine community here at TH. I seek confirmation that my current setup can handle the new gen of GPU's, specifically top tier pci-e 3.0 cards without any performance interference.


Mainboard : Asus M4A89TD PRO USB3

Processor : AMD Phenom II X6 1090T @ 3200MHz

Hard Disk : ADATA S596 Turbo ATA Device (128GB)

Video Card : AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series

Physical Memory : 8192MBDDR3-SDRAM

Monitor Type : Dell Computer DELL U2711

Power: Raidmax Hybrid 2 RX-730SS Power supply - 730 Watt

Operating System : Windows 7 Home Premium Home Edition Media Center 6.01.7601 Service Pack 1 (64-bit)

Budget: Unlimited


Thank you in advance for any constructive suggestions/comments/input you take the time to post.

 

[gary1]

Your power supply probably won't be able to supply enough amps for many cards.

 

[kelthic]

There will be no slow down with a Radion 7970 or GTX 680. Today's GPU's do not max out the bandwidth on PCIe 2.0 x 16 yet.

As Gary mentioned, you will want to replace that psu thoug.

 

[jaguarskx]

While Raidmax are not exactly known for make good quality PSUs, it should be able to handle a GTX 680.

 

[quilciri]

Your PSU is fine, even for a pair of 7970's (not sure about the 680). While split 12v rails are a poor idea, each does have 24a (12v*24a = 288w), so each can handle a 7970 on it's own (a 7970 draws ~200w under load).

http://www.guru3d.com/article/amd-radeon-hd-7970-review/8

You can thank the low power consumption of the 7000 series for that, though. I agree with the folks here that your PSU could use replacing.

 

[skelraw]

Wow, thanks all for the quick responses!

I'm happy to hear that the PSU is the weak link, easily remedied.

Thanks again!